03/06/2026
There is something incredibly rewarding about returning to a vessel more than a decade later and giving it a new lease on life.
M/Y Ab Initio, a yacht for which we originally designed and built the technology systems over 13 years ago, has just completed a major technology modernisation on the French Riviera, and the transformation has been remarkable.
The refit included:
- Crestron NVX IP-based navigation and video distribution throughout the vessel
- Full audio upgrade using Crestron DM NAX across every entertainment zone
New Glass Bridge navigation system for routing control and video to 8 navigation locations.
- Enterprise-grade Netgear AV network
- Ruckus Wi-Fi 6 with dedicated Owner, Guest and Crew networks
- Isolated AV casting environments between the guest, crew and Owners
- Roaming video social media credentials
- Upgraded Crestron control system with ETO iPad monitoring and management
- Integrated CCTV system including mast-mounted PTZ camera control
What makes this project particularly special is that we were able to retain the original cabling backbone while completely modernising the technology experience onboard.
Same yacht. Same foundation. A completely transformed vessel ready for the next decade and beyond.
A huge thank you to everyone involved in making this project a success.
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